# Ryle High School

Larry A. Ryle High School is a public secondary school located in Union, Kentucky. The school's mascot is the Raiders.

## History

Founded in 1992, it is one of four high schools (Boone County, Conner, Ryle, and Cooper) in the Boone County School District. The school was named in honor of Larry A. Ryle, a former superintendent, administrator, and teacher. Historically the school's main rival has been Boone County; other major rivals include Cooper, Conner, and Simon Kenton.

### Hostage incident

On May 26, 1994, after shooting and killing his family at home, a 17-year-old student held his classroom hostage at gunpoint for 30 minutes before releasing them and surrendering to the police, after being persuaded to do so by vice principal Steve Sorrell. The student was sentenced to 25 years to life. His first parole attempt was denied in 2019, and he is not eligible to apply for parole again until 2029.

## Academics

According to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report, Ryle was unranked nationally. As of 2017, the school earned a 49.0 on the college readiness index. The school had a 50% mathematics proficiency rating and a 72% English proficiency rating. 58% of the school was AP tested, and 72% scored a 3 or higher on their AP exams.
Ryle offers Advanced Placement courses, including classes in American history, European history, government, art, chemistry, biology, calculus, computer science, English language and literature, physics, psychology, and others. The school also offers honors courses, with the intent of challenging students and preparing them for post-secondary education.

## Sports
### Baseball

Ryle's 2007 and 2013 baseball teams won the Regional Championship. The 2007 team compiled a record of 34–7. The 2013 team had a record of 35–4.

### Boys' basketball

The Ryle Raider boys' 2002 basketball team won Districts and the 9th Region tournament to gain a place in the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena. For the first time in school history the boys' basketball team made it to Lexington to battle for the State Championship. The Raiders didn't return with a state championship, but did have a record breaking season.

### Girls' basketball

The Ryle Lady Raiders won the program's first Regional Championship in 2018 and made it to the KHSAA Elite 8. In the 2018–19 season the Lady Raiders finished the season with a 33–5 record (Program Record), winning The State Farm Holiday Classic and the Louisville Invitational Tournament. On February, 22nd 2019 Ryle defeated Conner 62-59 giving the Lady Raiders the 33rd District Championship. On March, 4th 2019 Ryle defeated Dixie Heights 67-51 securing their 2nd consecutive 9th Region Championship. On March 17, 2019, the Ryle Lady Raiders defeated Southwestern 63–48, giving the Lady Raiders their first State Championship in the program's history. They were well on their way to repeating in 2020 if the tournament hadn't been cancelled due to COVID-19.

### Boys' cross country

The Ryle Raider boys' 2021 cross country team placed 7th in the KHSAA Class 3A State Cross Country Championship, the highest in the school's history.

### Softball

Ryle's Fast Pitch Softball team won the State Championship in 2006, were State Runners-Up in 2007, came in 4th in 2008 and came in 7th in 2010.

### Soccer

In soccer, the Ryle Raiders were state runners-up in 2006, losing the championship game to Bowling Green.
The Raiders were again state runners-up in 2011, losing the championship game to St. Xavier High School (Louisville).
The Raiders were regional champions and state semi-finalists in 2017.
In 2022, as well as 2023 the Raiders advanced to the semi-finals of state.

### Football

In football, the Ryle Raiders were state runners-up in 2006, losing the final game to Trinity High School (Louisville).

### Wrestling

* 3X State Runner-up: 2005, 2008, 2010
* 2X Kentucky State Duals Runner-up 2003, 2005
* 8X Regional Champions 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
* 3X Regional Runner-up 2001, 2003, 2004
* 3X Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference Champions 2000, 2001, 2006
* 9 straight top 10 finishes in the KHSAA State Tournament 2002–2010
* 13 State Champions
* 12 State Runners-up
* 70 State Placers
* 58 Regional Champions
* 5 Div I Collegiate Athletes

### Marching band

The Ryle Marching Band was founded along with the school itself in 1992. The Marching Band has competed every year since then, with the exception of the 2020 season, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Ryle Marching Band has appeared in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) State Finals eight times (2001, 2002, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
Their highest placement in the KMEA Marching Band Championships is 3rd (2019, 2022, 2023)
Placement History :
| Year | Class | Placement | Score | Director(s) | Show Name |
| 1992 | N/A | Did not qualify | N/A | Dale Franklin | N/A |
| 1993 | AA | Did not qualify | N/A | Dale Franklin | N/A |
| 1994 | AA | 20th (State Semifinals) | 78.83 | Michael E. Daulton | N/A |
| 1995 | AA | N/A | N/A | Michael E. Daulton | N/A |
| 1996 | AA | 9th (East Quarterfinals) | N/A | Michael E. Daulton | N/A |
| 1997 | AAA | 11th (State Semifinals) | 83.35 | Michael E. Daulton | N/A |
| 1998 | AA | 9th (East Quarterfinals) | 82.5 | Michael E. Daulton | N/A |
| 1999 | A | 6th (State Semifinals) | 87.2 | Michael E. Daulton | N/A |
| 2000 | A | 14th (State Semifinals) | 76.59 | William M. Klopp | N/A |
| 2001 | A | 4th (State Finals) | 80.2 | William M. Klopp | N/A |
| 2002 | A | 4th (State Finals) | 81.85 | William M. Klopp | "Elements" |
| 2003 | AAA | Did not qualify | N/A | Matthew K. Carron | "Twighlight Till Dawn" |
| 2004 | AA | Did not qualify | N/A | Matthew K. Carron | "Indignation" |
| 2005 | AAAAA | 9th (East Quarterfinals) | 79.6 | Matthew K. Carron | "Headlines" |
| 2006 | AAAAA | Did not attend KMEA SMBC | N/A | Matthew K. Carron | "The Journey Within" |
| 2007 | AAAAA | 9th (East Quarterfinals) | 82.27 | Matthew K. Carron | "Saiko" |
| 2008 | AAAAA | Withdrew from Regionals | N/A | Matthew K. Carron | "Bring Me The Horizon" |
| 2009 | N/A | Did not attend KMEA SMBC | N/A | Matthew K. Carron | "The Ripple Effect" |
| 2010 | AAAAA | 7th (State Semifinals) | 86.15 | Matthew K. Carron | "Sahara" |
| 2011 | AAAAA | 13th (State Semifinals) | 77.8 | Matthew K. Carron | "The Beauty Within You" |
| 2012 | AAAAA | 11th (State Semifinals) | 84.15 | Bob Elliot | "The Ritual" |
| 2013 | AAAAA | 7th (State Semifinals) | 84.6 | Bob Elliot | "By Our Hands The Building of a Barn" |
| 2014 | AAAAA | 7th (State Semifinals) | 81.6 | Bob Elliot | "Face Off" |
| 2015 | AAAAA | 5th (State Semifinals) | 84.65 | Bob Elliot | "Something Wicked This Way Comes" |
| 2016 | AAAAA | 6th (State Semifinals) | 83.95 | Bob Elliot | "American Tapestry" |
| 2017 | AAAAA | 4th (State Finals) | 86.7 | Joe Craig | "The Rising |
| 2018 | AAAAA | 7th (State Semifinals) | 83.2 | Joe Craig | "Breach" |
| 2019 | AAAAA | 3rd (State Finals) | 90.65 | Joe Craig | "City of Dreams" |
| 2020 | AAAAA | Non-Competitive | N/A | Joe Craig | "Rocky Point Holiday" |
| 2021 | AAAAA | 4th (State Finals) | 88.75 | Joe Craig | "Emergence" |
| 2022 | AAAAA | 3rd (State Finals) | 88.5 | Joe Craig | "In Absentia" |
| 2023 | AAAAA | 3rd (State Finals) | 91.0 | Joe Craig | "Unrequited" |
| 2024 | AAAAA | 4th (State Finals) | 89.050 | Joe Craig | "The Space Between" |

## Notable alumni

* Justin Doellman - Professional basketball player in Europe; 2014 MVP of the Spanish ACB
* Josh Hutcherson - Actor
* Tanner Morgan - College football quarterback, University of Minnesota